Founded in 1846, University of Mount Union is a non-profit private multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Alliance (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Ohio. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Mount Union (UMU) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. University of Mount Union (UMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 176 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.